Michigan’s Gene The Pumpkin Man’s Estate For Sale, Including Iconic Orange Cadillac

Gene the Pumpkin Man was one of the most beloved figures in West Michigan. However, when he passed away on December 17 at the age of 88, many people were heartbroken that their fall tradition of visiting him on his farm would never be the same again.

Now the family is giving the people of West Michigan the opportunity to purchase items that belonged to Gene that will help carry on his legacy. There is now going to be an estate sale happening Wednesday, May 14 from 9 AM to 5 PM, through Saturday, May 17 from 9 AM to 5 PM.

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The estate sale will be held at the farm located at 22637M 43, as the event details:

Calling ALL to join in for the special SPREADING of Orange legacy treasures into each of our homes. Let us honor his passion and continue its blossom by spreading his life long mementos just as he spread his seeds to bringing us his crop year after year! What a wonderful chance for each of us to capture a piece of him as our reminder!

The second state is expected to be the first week in June, and will include everything that was in the Barnes, which includes tools, stored in operation, open to the public season, equipment and decorations, tractors, and more. The event page will be updated once more is known about the second sale.

Also for sale during the first sale will be a variety of things from Gene's home, including his pumpkin-clad chairs, tiny orange cowboy hats, old photos, and a variety of orange clothing worn by the late farmer.